TAG: Operational Control System

GPS III space vehicle 05 (GPS III-SV05) launched in June 2021 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. (Photo: SpaceX)

Directions 2022: GPS positioned for the future

May 2, 2022

By Michael J. Dunn, Space Systems Command, Capability Area Integrator for Positioning, Navigation and Timing The Global Positioning […]


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A ULA Delta IV rocket carrying GPS III SV02 lifts off from Space Launch Complex-37 on Aug. 22. (Photo: ULA)

Contingency Ops, GPS III SV02 receive Operational Acceptance from USSF

March 30, 2020

The Space and Missile Systems Center achieved a major GPS milestone on March 27 with the Contingency Operations […]


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Lockheed Martin shipped the U.S. Air Force’s first GPS III to Cape Canaveral, Florida ahead of its expected July launch. (Photo: Lockheed Martin}

Lockheed delivers GPS III ground system upgrade, SV03 ready for launch

June 11, 2019

On May 22, Lockheed Martin delivered the GPS III Contingency Operations (COps) software upgrade to the U.S. Air […]


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First GPS III satellite receives commands from OCX

December 13, 2017

The first advanced GPS III satellite successfully established remote connectivity and communicated with the next-generation Operational Control System […]


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